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Pooky_187 · 2009-08-31 10:53:35

– Blu-ray Disc Compilation Available This Holiday Season!

The fans spoke and we listened.

For those that recall the God of War survey conducted earlier this year, an overwhelming amount of the community suggested the PlayStation 2 experiences of Kratos be brought forth to the PlayStation 3.

Thanks to your feedback, we are excited to announce the God of War Collection for this Holiday Season. Now fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic journey of God of War and God of War II in 720p HD form. Both titles have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics, running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience, only on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring the PlayStation Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the very first time.

This is your chance to experience God of War is its true form before the chaos of God of War III hits store shelves come March 2010.

Here’s the full press release:

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES
GOD OF WAR® COLLECTION, A NEW COMPILATION OFFERING FOR PLAYSTATION®3
Exclusive God of War® and God of War® II Blu-ray Disc Compilation
Available This Holiday Season

FOSTER CITY, Calif., September 1, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today a new and exclusive PlayStation®3 (PS3™) offering for the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, God of War® Collection. Scheduled for release this holiday season, God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War® and God of War® II on a single Blu-ray Disc™ at full 1280 x 720 resolution. Both critically acclaimed games, which were originally developed for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, have been remastered with anti-aliased graphics running at 60 frames per second for a smooth gameplay experience on the PS3 system. Additionally, the Blu-ray Disc compilation will bring PlayStation®Network (PSN) trophy support to the franchise for the first time (included for both games). God of War Collection offers substantial value to PS3 consumers, the compilation of both best-selling games costing just $39.99 MSRP.

Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, Santa Monica Studio, the God of War series brings epic mythological battles to life with stunning graphics and an elaborate plot that puts Kratos, the triology’s main character, at the center of carnage and destruction as he seeks revenge against the Gods who have betrayed him. God of War® III is scheduled for release exclusively on the PS3 in March 2010.

“We are excited today to announce God of War Collection,� said Scott Rohde, vice president, Worldwide Studios America. “Our fans spoke and we listened; thanks to our partnership with Bluepoint Games, fans and newcomers to the series can experience the epic God of War and God of War II saga in stunning 720p on PS3. This Blu-ray Disc compilation brings Kratos to PS3 even earlier than expected.�

SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3

God of War Storyline
Set in the dark world of ancient Greek mythology, players take on the role of Kratos, a Spartan warrior. Plagued by the nightmares of his past, the ash covered warrior would do anything to be free of his debt to the Gods and the memories that haunt him. For ten years he has labored for Olympus, now on the verge of losing all hope, the Gods have given him one last task. Destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, Kratos will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes.

God of War II Storyline
God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a God. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos sits atop his Olympus throne, as the new God of War – far more ruthless than Ares ever was. To end his continued torment, Kratos must journey to the far reaches of the earth and defeat untold horrors and alter that which no mortal, or god has ever changed… his fate. God of War II sets an epic stage for a devastating mythological war to end all wars.

Acclaim for the God of War Franchise
God of War releases have set the bar for the action-adventure genre and been acknowledged by some of the videogame industry’s key publications, which include PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Editor’s Choice Award), Game Informer (Action/Adventure Game of the Year and Handheld Game of the Month Award), GamePro (Editor’s Choice Award), Electronic Gaming Monthly (Best PS2 Game), IGN.com (Editor’s Choice Award and Game of the Year Award), and four nominations in the Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, including Overall Game of the Year and Console Game of the Year. The franchise has also been awarded with several honors including several E3 Best of Game Awards (given by several online publications), numerous Game of the Year and Best Action Game Awards (given at Spike TV’s Video Game Awards, Golden Joystick Awards, PSX Extreme Awards and the 3rd Annual G-Phoria Awards, and by PAX, GameZone, GameDaily, GameSpot), to name just a few.
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SCEA – God of War®Collection Announced for PS3

About Bluepoint Games, Inc.
Bluepoint Games, Inc. is a highly experienced team of seasoned gaming industry veterans whose work includes six titles that have sold over a million copies each. Bluepoint Games’ first title, Blast Factor™ (2006), made exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system, was one of the first titles available at the launch of the PlayStation®Store. Located in Austin, Texas, they continue their mission to produce high quality video games with a lasting appeal that are fun to play.
For more information, email info@bluepointgames.com.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 3 and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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PlayStation� , , “PSP� , “PS one� and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks and “PS3� is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. © Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
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Mick · 2009-08-31 11:44:07

just saw this on psp-hacks. ill prolly be getting it as i havint played 1 or 2

Code Red · 2009-08-31 12:17:36

I'll get it to play the games again; trophy whoring and what not.

Pooky_187 · 2009-08-31 19:37:21

Mick wrote:
just saw this on psp-hacks. ill prolly be getting it as i havint played 1 or 2

When you do finnaly play it your going to wonder why you never did - one of the best Action/Adventure games ever made

Mick · 2009-08-31 23:41:24

i played the psp version and loved it. its the only umd i own

Powerslave · 2009-09-01 08:01:22

So, they're PORTING them all over the PS3? I find it hard to believe they would RE-write them all in PS3 code to run. How do the original God of War PS2 titles run on BwC PS3 models?

I smell a portable on-disc, or built in emulator, with custom/optimized code for better graphic rendering... Funny that the patent is filed for EE emulation on the Cell, then all of the sudden, this news? This has to run on ALL models of the PS3, so...

Then again, it could be re-writes, but that's pretty involved, and would not think Sony would do something like that.

kingdin · 2009-09-01 10:44:37

this is good new's for my game library...

Pooky_187 · 2009-09-01 14:12:37

Powerslave wrote:
So, they're PORTING them all over the PS3? I find it hard to believe they would RE-write them all in PS3 code to run. How do the original God of War PS2 titles run on BwC PS3 models?

I smell a portable on-disc, or built in emulator, with custom/optimized code for better graphic rendering... Funny that the patent is filed for EE emulation on the Cell, then all of the sudden, this news? This has to run on ALL models of the PS3, so...

Then again, it could be re-writes, but that's pretty involved, and would not think Sony would do something like that.

Yeah i guess the survey they sent out got a lot of people wanting them on PS3 - The PS2 discs run great on the BwC PS3 i have, i got both GoW games still. everything i posted was from Playstation blog so they definitly coming

Siptang · 2009-09-01 14:46:26

hmmm... sooo.... bottom line...

What's the price tag?

Mick · 2009-09-01 15:05:38

39.99 i saw on psp-hacks. which is bomb cause both games are 20 right now

FamilyGuy1 · 2009-09-01 15:59:52

Powerslave wrote:
So, they're PORTING them all over the PS3? I find it hard to believe they would RE-write them all in PS3 code to run. How do the original God of War PS2 titles run on BwC PS3 models?

I smell a portable on-disc, or built in emulator, with custom/optimized code for better graphic rendering... Funny that the patent is filed for EE emulation on the Cell, then all of the sudden, this news? This has to run on ALL models of the PS3, so...

Then again, it could be re-writes, but that's pretty involved, and would not think Sony would do something like that.

I have a 80Gb PS3, the one with partial B/C and GOW 1 plays fine for me. I don't think this is simply an emulator because theres a company mentioned for making the conversions and they're "remastered in 720p" which isn't the same as upscaling. Trophy support adds to this as that Marvel vs Capcom game added trophies too. If it was just emulation you think it'd be really fast. like out now rather than in an unannounced time this year.

Siptang · 2009-09-01 16:09:32

39.99? I'll pass... if 20, i will get it.

Mick · 2009-09-01 16:31:05

39.99 for both. i think its a great deal

FamilyGuy1 · 2009-09-01 16:51:08

$39.99 for both, remastered in 720p running at a locked 60 frames per second and with trophies for both. I'd say it's worth the $40 and I own the first one and a PS3 that can play it.

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Siptang · 2009-09-01 17:16:01

I'll decide once I see how it runs on "720p" if it looks like upscaled ps1 game then no thanks.

Ryu · 2009-09-01 18:11:49

do you think they should do
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus like this

so you can have the 2 game and the last guardian

JoN- · 2009-09-01 19:20:36

Yea, its definately worth it in the long run. I tried to play the PS2 version on an HDTV and it looks like crap

Pooky_187 · 2009-09-03 09:26:59

U.K. will have to wait for this....

Hey, Europe. You're looking lovely today, has anyone told you that? Okay, quick like a band-aid: The PS3 God of War Collection won't make it to Europe this year. The collection includes the first two PS2 games in the series, updated with Trophies and 720p support.

Sony Europe's form response to VG24/7: "We are currently looking into options to bring God of War I and II to SCEE consumers on PS3; however it will not be possible to release the games this calendar year. We will provide further information in due course."

Here's a tip, though: The collection is unlikely to be region locked, so those in Europe who can't wait to experience Kratos' rage with all that extra "p" should probably check in with their favorite importers, or call up a Yank friend across the pond to sail a copy over.

Gat305 · 2009-09-03 22:16:51

Powerslave wrote:
So, they're PORTING them all over the PS3? I find it hard to believe they would RE-write them all in PS3 code to run. How do the original God of War PS2 titles run on BwC PS3 models?

I smell a portable on-disc, or built in emulator, with custom/optimized code for better graphic rendering... Funny that the patent is filed for EE emulation on the Cell, then all of the sudden, this news? This has to run on ALL models of the PS3, so...

Then again, it could be re-writes, but that's pretty involved, and would not think Sony would do something like that.

i know gow2 had the same moving pixel problems ff12 had... i played it and beat it on my ps3 but at times it didnt look so great but i had no choice cuz i had traded in the ps2. But these are and arent a port and theres a post in ign saying that they were also fixing some textures and stuff due to the 720p upgrade so it should look better than the ps2 versions!

Here a link showing the cover art and the release date is nov 10
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/102/1021005p1.html

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